Costume and Play are BACK with exciting news!
We’re partnering with the amazing Bolt Events team at Worcester Comic Con!
We’re beyond excited to announce that Bolt Events Worcester Comic Con is once again bringing the cosplay magic to life! This is your chance to celebrate everything that makes you and your cosplay amazing. ✨
👑 Mini Masquerade – Tailored for our brilliant younger cosplayers aged 13 and under, this event welcomes families and is a fantastic way to step into the world of cosplay. Whether it’s your very first time or you’re already a mini superhero!
🌟 Cosplay Community Masquerade – Open to all experience levels aged 13+, this vibrant and inclusive masquerade is a celebration of everything that makes cosplay special—community, creativity, and your favourite characters. No matter your experience level, the Cosplay Community Masquerade is your chance to celebrate everything cosplay.
📝 SIGNUP TO THE EVENT IN ADVANCE BELOW!
Hello everyone! My name’s Kalum, a level 28 cosplayer from central UK. My cosplay journey began back in 2016 at my first large convention where me and a friend cosplayed from MiB. It was a simple, yet effective cosplay that put us on the map, and made me realise that I had a real passion for the scene. Since then I have invested more into cosplaying and even intertwined other hobbies such as martial arts to bring true to life sword combat in character I which I have displayed at some shows and fairs. Recently I have also tapped into my creative side, hand crafting props for cosplay and making some costumes from scratch allowing me to bring some more of my characters to life and helping others elevate their cosplays with commissions I have completed for them!
Photography Credit: Excalibur - @sal.costume.media
Hi! I’m Ash aka extinctcosplays, a 22yr old cosplayer who has been cosplaying for 2 and a half years. I’ve always had an interest in the world of cosplay as my sister, when we were younger, would sit and craft new things at late hours of the night for fun! My first comicon experience was the small little con of Cosexpo where i decided that I wanted to involve myself in the cosplay community to pick up new skills and engage with lovely and interesting people. I particularly enjoy helping and making wigs for not just myself but other people too. I’ve taken a few commissions to challenge myself with intricate stylings where I’ve had to create a wig nearly from scratch so that I can broaden my wig making skills and improve my craft with time and experience!
PHOTO CREDIT - @asperjosh_photography
Hi, I'm Laura! I've been cosplaying for 10+ years and have almost 30 handmade costumes in my collection. I make all my cosplays from scratch and am passionate about learning new skills; I could talk about crafting techniques for hours! I have a few awards under my belt, including a craftsmanship honour at Fantasy Forest, second place at Insomnia’s i72’s community masquerade, and more recently, I won first place in Hyper Japan ‘25 cosplay masquerade. I'm looking forward to meeting you all and chatting about cosplay!
PHOTO CREDIT - @fitzpatrickphotography
Hey! I’m Meera (@ meera_onthewall_cosplays) – a mixed-race cosplayer based in central UK. I’ve been bringing my favourite characters to life since 2018, with a love for all things Disney, Marvel, and DC (and the occasional dip into other fandoms too!).
I gravitate toward strong female icons—characters I admire and relate to—and cosplay has given me so much confidence, both in myself and in social situations. Now I’m passionate about helping others find that same spark.
I'm a casual content creator, and I’ve hosted fan meets, run panels on confidence in cosplay, and absolutely love a good photoshoot! Always up for collaborating or helping with costume ideas and social media tips—so feel free to reach out!
Photography Credit: @ robertmannmaphotography